Residential Care for Mental Health

Welcome to Shenehom Housing Association, where residential care for mental health is at the heart of everything we do. Living in supported mental health housing in London with us means joining a calm, welcoming, and stable environment, dedicated to recovery-focused residential care and lifelong wellbeing.

Set in Barnes, our supportive residential community in London provides a safe, family-style mental health housing option for adults seeking stability and growth.

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Our Accommodation & Living Options

At Shenehom Housing Association, we offer both a main residential home and a semi-independent living unit, providing stable housing for mental health recovery in South West London. The main home contains 11 fully furnished, private bedrooms, each lockable and complete with personal touches like washbasins and secure cupboards. Residents are warmly encouraged to bring belongings, personalise their room, and participate in decisions on redecoration, helping to create a true sense of belonging.

For those ready to take the next step towards independence, our semi-independent unit houses two residents. It's ideal for those seeking increased autonomy and responsibility, supported all the way by our person-centred mental health support team. Privacy is paramount: staff only enter residents' rooms with explicit permission, ensuring a respectful and supportive environment.

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Residents' Rights & Choice

Choice and autonomy are embedded in daily life at Shenehom Housing Association. Residents maintain complete control over their routines, meals, style of dress, and lifestyle preferences, supporting a respectful and recovery-focused residential care model.

Managing their own finances, benefits, and medication is encouraged, unless help is requested. Everyone has a front door key and enjoys the freedom to come and go, with practical support available for attending appointments or taking part in community activities.

Our aim is to create a mental health supported living environment where independence is steadily nurtured.

Residents' Rights

 

Privacy, Dignity & Respect

We hold privacy, dignity, and respect as core values within our supportive residential community in London.

Every resident enjoys a lockable bedroom and bathroom; staff always knock and seek permission before entering any personal space. Visitors are welcomed at Shenehom Housing Association, guests can join for meals with prior notice, and overnight stays are considered with staff agreement.

All cultural, religious, and personal identities are fully respected, ensuring everyone can practise their faith or customs in comfort and safety.

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Personalised Support
& Key Working

Each resident benefits from a dedicated Key Worker who meets regularly with them to foster recovery and wellbeing. Working together, residents co-create care plans that reflect personal strengths and aspirations.

Key Workers offer emotional, practical, and financial support, help residents access specialist mental health services, and can act as advocates when needed. Should an independent advocate be preferred, arrangements are made smoothly, always keeping the resident's best interest at the centre.

Support at Shenehom

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Care Planning & Reviews

Care at Shenehom Housing Association is outcome-focused and collaborative. Personalised care plans are co-developed, based on individual needs, strengths, and ambitions.

These plans centre around maintaining positive change and work towards meaningful milestones. Reviews are carried out every six months, in addition to an annual psychiatrist review (usually onsite).

Residents may invite family, friends, or advocates to join these discussions, reinforcing our person-centred mental health support approach.
 

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Communal Living & Facilities

  • Shared modern bathrooms and toilets
  • Two comfortable lounges with TV and hi-fi
  • Spacious kitchen, fully equipped
  • The Holmes Room: activity and dining space
  • Small library and relaxation area
  • Pretty garden for outdoor leisure and socialising
  • Laundry room with washing machine and dryer (detergent provided)
  • Ongoing support with household tasks available

Quiet hours are in place to ensure everyone feels at home in our calm and welcoming environment.

Community Life

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Meals, Nutrition & Daily Living

  • All food provided, with breakfast and some lunches self-catered
  • Lunch and dinner prepared as a group by residents and staff
  • Residents design the weekly menu, supporting choice and inclusion
  • Meals cater to all dietary, cultural, and religious requirements
  • Flexible dining: eat together in the dining room, or privately if preferred

A healthy, varied diet is encouraged every day to support stable mental health and overall wellbeing.

Daily Living

 

 

 

 

Wellbeing, Activities & Community Life

Our recovery-focused residential care is enriched by a programme of group activities and community inclusion:

  • Regular groups based on resident requests (music, art, walking, storytelling, relaxation)
  • Weekly community meetings to plan activities and events
  • At least one communal holiday a year, destinations like Oxford, Rhodes, Budapest, and Seville chosen by residents
  • Monthly outings and ongoing consideration for independent holidays
  • Financial assistance available for participation in trips and activities

This lively and supportive environment is designed to foster emotional resilience and build lasting friendships.

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Clothing, Toiletries & Personal Support

  • Annual clothing allowance from our amenities fund
  • Help with shopping where needed
  • Basic toiletries always available, including toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene items, and razors

Our team ensures practical support is always accessible, whatever the need.

Personal Support

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Safety, Staffing & Support Availability

Shenehom Housing Association ensures residents' safety through 24-hour staffing, with daytime and evening presence and an overnight worker for emergencies.

A senior staff member is always on call, and daily handover meetings guarantee consistent care and communication. This stable housing for mental health recovery is built on structured routines and clear communication, making Shenehom a reassuring and safe residential choice.

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Safety, Valuables & Insurance

  • Residents responsible for their personal valuables, with lockable storage provided
  • Valuables management is open and transparent, with staff recording safeguarded items

  • Insurance provided for clothing and basic personal belongings
  • Personal insurance is recommended for cash, jewellery, or electronic items

Our approach combines independence with robust security, further enhancing peace of mind.

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Moving Forward with Confidence

Choosing to live with Shenehom Housing Association means entering a calm, stable, and respectful community where every individual is valued. Our mix of personalised support, meaningful autonomy, and positive group living creates a strong platform for growth and belonging. If you or your loved one are seeking a recovery-focused, family-style mental health housing option in South West London, we're here to support your journey towards confidence and independence.

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Questions about Living at Shenehom

What is it like to live at Shenehom?

Living at Shenehom means joining a calm, stable, and recovery-focused environment in Barnes. Residents enjoy private rooms, supportive staff, personal autonomy, a friendly community, and opportunities to participate in communal activities and daily routines.

How does Shenehom support mental health recovery?

Shenehom offers outcome-focused care plans developed with each resident, regular key worker meetings, access to specialists, holistic wellbeing activities, and a supportive residential community in South West London.

Will I have privacy and independence?

Yes, residents have lockable bedrooms and personal space. Independence is encouraged, with each resident having a front door key and freedom to manage routines, finances, and medication, with support if needed.

How are residents supported emotionally and socially?

Residents receive emotional support from key workers, group activities, community meetings, holidays, and a respectful staff team. Social wellbeing is prioritised through inclusion and encouragement of friendships and engagement.

Can residents personalise their living space?

Absolutely. Residents may bring personal items, decorate their rooms, and are involved in decisions about their space, helping create a welcoming and family-style mental health housing environment.

How is dignity and respect maintained?

Dignity and respect are fundamental at Shenehom. Staff always knock before entering rooms, residents' privacy and cultural needs are respected, and individual identity is honoured and safeguarded in all support.

 

 

 

 Shenehom Housing Association Ltd is registered as an Industrial and Provident Society in England & Wales under company number IP025127.